Milestone: China's First Launch of Long March 8A Deploys Guowang Satellites!

“Milestone: China's First Launch of Long March 8A Deploys Guowang Satellites!”
China just made history with the first-ever launch of the Long March 8A! On February 11, 2025, this powerful new rocket successfully delivered the latest batch of Guowang megaconstellation satellites into orbit. This mission is a huge step forward in China’s space program, marking the expansion of a 13,000-satellite network aimed at global broadband internet, challenging SpaceX’s Starlink.
With advanced hydrogen-oxygen engines, a larger payload fairing, and 7,000 kg capacity, Long March 8A is set to play a key role in China’s commercial spaceflight and satellite internet ambitions. Is this the beginning of a new space race? Watch now to find out!
References:
https://spacenews.com/first-launch-of-long-march-8a-sends-second-group-of-guowang-megaconstellation-satellites-into-orbit/
https://www.spacevoyaging.com/news/2025/02/11/successful-inaugural-launch-of-chinas-new-long-march-8a-rocket/